--- title: Long Island Divorce Lawyer - Long Island Family Law Attorney description: Are you pursuing divorce in New York? Speak with the Long Island divorce attorneys at Sunshine & Feinstein, LLP for the experienced representation you need. image: https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hubfs/Images/elder-couple-divorce.jpg --- [![](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/sunshine-feinstein-logo-1.png?width=500&height=94&name=sunshine-feinstein-logo-1.png)](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com?hsLang=en-us) # Divorce in New York #### Experienced Long Island Divorce Lawyers Divorce is the legal action that terminates the marriage of two individuals. Because the divorce laws in New York are complex, you will need to obtain the helpful and experienced representation of one of our [Long Island divorce attorneys](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/?hsLang=en-us). 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Prior to pursing divorce, you should develop an understanding of the divorce process in New York. You will need to meet the residency requirements. Once you file the divorce papers and have your spouse served with the documents, the process will officially begin. The various terms of your divorce will then need to be decided through negotiations or court-supervised disputes. **Some of the important aspects of divorce that will need to be addressed include:** - [Child custody](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/Family-Law/Child-Custody?hsLang=en-us) - [Child support](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/Family-Law/Child-Support?hsLang=en-us) - [Property division](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/Family-Law/Property-Division?hsLang=en-us) - [Spousal maintenance](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/Family-Law/Spousal-Maintenance?hsLang=en-us) - [Visitation](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/Family-Law/Visitation?hsLang=en-us) ![cutout of house and broken family](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/cutout-of-house-and-broken-family.jpg?width=921&height=720&name=cutout-of-house-and-broken-family.jpg) ### No-Fault and Grounds-Based Divorces in NY As of October 2010, New York accepts no-fault divorce cases. Whether you are seeking a no-fault divorce or a grounds-based divorce, our Long Island attorneys may guide you through the process and ensure your best interested are protected. We know that terminating a marriage can be a difficult process for any couple and their family. That is why we explore all options with our clients in order to determine the most effective method that fits each particular situation. Your divorce will have its own unique elements that make it unlike any other dissolutions. To ensure your needs and desires are met before, during, and after the process, let our divorce lawyers in Long Island guide you through the process. To navigate your divorce case successfully, we encourage you to obtain the strong legal guidance that our firm offers. [Contact our Nassau County divorce lawyers](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/contact-us/?hsLang=en-us) today! #### We’re Here to Listen. ## Ready to Talk to a Divorce Attorney? 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